Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for your surgery will aid in your successful treatment, whether it is to treat a limb length discrepancy, bow legs, knock knees or any of the other conditions we treat. We want you to understand the details of your procedure and the usual in-hospital and post-operative routine in order to empower you to participate in your care and know what to expect during the recovery.


Pre-Op Education on Bone Lengthening with Dr. Rozbruch

Dr. Rozbruch explains how to use the new Precice internal lengthening nail remote control device
Limb Lengthening with the PRECICE Internal Lengthening Rod

Mini Rail used for leg lengthening

Technique for inserting intermedullary nail using STIMULAN with Dr. Fragomen

FAQs with Dr. Fragomen

Ankle Distraction:

Limb Deformity Correction and Limb Lengthening with External Fixation

Ankle Distraction

Strut Change

Complex Ankle Fusion

Adult Rail

Limb Deformity Correction with Internal Fixation

Strut Adjustment

Pre-Surgery Tips & Information:

Post-Surgery


This informative video from one of our patients who had an external fixator contains a wealth of information and pointers for bathing, sleeping and getting comfortable:

Learn how to use the Precice Nail post-surgery

Pin Care - Monolateral Frame


By Dan Bigman, PA of the HSS Limb Lengthening Service

Pin Care -
Ilizarov Taylor Spatial Frame


Dr. Rozbruch of HSS Limb Lengthening Service demonstrates pin care.

Frame Adjustments -
Monolateral Frame


Demonstration of frame adjustments for a monolateral frame by Dan Bigman, PA of the HSS Limb Lengthening Service.

Frame Adjustments -
Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame


Dr. Rozbruch of HSS Limb Lengthening Service demonstrates frame adjustments.

General Tips & Help: